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Bouchon

4.6 (40)
$31 to $50
French
62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
Bouchon is the French word for cork. In the small farming village where the owner, Michel Baudouin, grew up, bouchon also refers to the friendly neighborhood bistro. The bouchons in Michel's hometown were supplied by local farms, and so we continue that tradition here.
His memories of simple, delicious, and comforting dishes shared at home or enjoyed at the local bistros inspired him to recreate that experience here in Asheville.
Thank you for dining with us- and bon appetit, y'all!

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 40 people are saying

Bouchon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bouchon in Asheville is a beloved French restaurant with a history of exceptional "French comfort food." Guests rave about the "amazing" steaks, salmon, and chocolate mousse. The "lively atmosphere" and "excellent service" make it a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Despite occasional inconsistencies, Bouchon remains a celebrated dining spot.

40 Reviews
  1. Heather

    Tallahassee9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had the best chocolate mousse ever here! I will go back for it. The beef burginion was not to up to snow the night we were there, but we like this restaurant very much and we will try again

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  2. Denise

    Alabama1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great French restaurant in downtown Ashville! Delicious food!

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  3. Sandy

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bouchon was amazing. Everything we ordered at our table was delicious. The guys had steaks and they were prepared very nicely. I had the salmon and it was amazing. The ambience was quite nice also. I would definitely go back when I visit Asheville again.

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  4. Lauren

    Western NC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bouchon never disappoints! The food is amazing, the servers are very knowledgeable and personable. We love this place!

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  5. Matthew

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bouchon has been my wife and I's favorite date night dinner spot since we've been together over the past 8 years. We are so sad to see it come to an end - it's been a magical 20 year run and we hope one day it will return for dinner!

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  6. Jeffrey

    E. Tennessee47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We shared the Mussels Parisienne then I had the lobster ravioli and wife had the quiche du jour. All recommended and done perfectly. For dessert we went with the bread pudding and profiteroles. Always great food, lively atmosphere

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  7. Candace

    Alabama1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Very disappointed. Both protein entrees were overcooked and the steak was so salty. The duck was cooked well done although we didn’t get ask what temperature we would like. No bread available either, unlike the other restaurants we enjoyed in Asheville.

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  8. Sandra VIP

    Washington DC119 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to Bouchon to celebrate our anniversary. We had the Steak au Poivre and Beef Bourguignon. The beef in the Beef Bourguignon was tender and the broth very flavorful, but I was very disappointed that it included several large chunks of potatoes and not the traditional mashed potatoes. The steak was also tender and cooked as expected. We both had the chocolate mousse for dessert. The mouse itself was very good, but I felt there were several unnecessary additions (I'm a traditionalist). There was a chocolate sauce decorating the bottom of the plate, and also drizzled over the whipped cream on top of the mousse. On top of that there were chocolate chips sprinkled on one side.

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  9. Alissa VIP

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! Love the atmosphere as well. Definitely recommend.

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  10. Elizabeth

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was slow, and the food was cold and under seasoned. Downstairs was super cute.

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Google Map for Bouchon

62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Fri–Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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